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Port quarter view of Iran's second KILO class diesel-powered submarine underway en route from the Baltic to Iranian home waters. The submarine was photographed by Light Helicopter Squadron 48 (HSL-48) from the USS SPRUANCE (DD-963)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Stern-on view of Iran's second KILO class diesel-powered submarine underway en route from the Baltic to Iranian home waters. The submarine was photographed by Light Helicopter Squadron 48 (HSL-48) from the USS SPRUANCE (DD-963)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CAPT. A.L. Heisig, right, commanding officer, and CMDR. S. Markey, executive officer, confer on the bridge wing of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) as they monitor an underway replenishment operation with the fleet oiler USNS ANDREW J. HIGGINS (T-AO-190). The ships are operating in the waters off Saipan during Operation Tandem Thrust

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIGN Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

The dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42) approaches the fleet oiler USNS ANDREW J. HIGGINS (T-AO-190) for an underway replenishment in the waters off Saipan during Operation Tandem Thrust

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIGN Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Flood waters cover homes after a strong rain storm in the Midwest

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MIDWEST FLOODS State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Paul Griffin Releas More

Telephone poles mark the depth of flood waters in local areas

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MIDWEST FLOODS State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Paul Griffin Releas More

The American Flag flies above the flood waters that cover homes after a strong rain storm in the Midwest

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MIDWEST FLOODS State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Paul Griffin Releas More

A Catholic church in the middle of flood waters at Kaskaskia Island, Illinois. One week ago residents, Air and Army National Guardsmen worked building levees to no avail. The strong Mississippi waters completely flooded the small town, leaving the community at a tremendous loss

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kaskaskia Island State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Paul Griffin Release Status: Released More

GUNNER's Mate Guns Second Class (GMG2) Robert Derouin comes up a ladder after inspecting the engine room of the Haiti-bound merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE during the 100th boarding of a ship entering a Haitian port. GMG2 Derouin is from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) which is assigned to the waters off Haiti during Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo to stop the flow of arms and fuel into Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A dam built by the Belgian contingent to control flood waters in Kismayo. The Belgians are part of the United Nations forces in Somalia in support of OPERATION CONTINUE HOPE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CONTINUE HOPE Base: Kismayo Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. G.D. Robinson Release Status: Released to Pub More

A rigid boat carrying a boarding team from the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG-29) goes alongside the Belize flagged motor vessel MV FREDA ONE off the coast of Haiti to inspect the cargo for contraband prohibited by the United Nations embargo. The U.S. Navy and other naval ships of the multi-national naval force are in the waters off Haiti participating in Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert Scoggin Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Photographers Mate Second Class (PH2) Erin Waters fires a .38 caliber automatic pistol during weapons qualification training being held for the Combat Camera Group, Atlantic, on the firing range at the army base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Eustis State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Wendy Hamme Release Status: Released to Publ More

Photographers Mate Second Class (PH2) Erin Waters fires a .38 caliber automatic pistol during weapons qualification training being held for the Combat Camera Group, Atlantic, on the firing range at the army base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Eustis State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Wendy Hamme Release Status: Released to Publ More

Photographers Mate Second Class (PH2) Erin Waters, a photojournalist at Fleet Imaging Command, Combat Camera Group, Atlantic, loads 5.56mm rounds of ammunition into an M-16 magazine cartridge during a weapons qualification training period at the army base

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Eustis State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Wendy Hamme Release Status: Released to Publ More

A Mark 2 Combat Support Boat is lowered into the waters of the Namhan River in preparation for a river crossing in northern South Korea during Exercise Team Spirit '93

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '93 Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

A Mark 2 combat support boat is lowered into the waters of the Namhan River in preparation for a river crossing in northern South Korea during Exercise Team Spirit '93

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '93 Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

A view on board the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) en route to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba showing some of the over 2,600 Cuban refugees being transported to the U.S. Naval Base. U.S. Coast Guard cutters have been rescuing the refugees from small boats, rafts and anything that will float in the waters between Cuba and the Florida Keys and transferring them to the U.S. Navy ships

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Sokolowski Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view looking aft on the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) en route to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba showing some of the over 2,600 Cuban refugees being transported to the U.S. Naval Base. U.S. Coast Guard cutters have been rescuing the refugees from small boats, rafts and anything that will float in the waters between Cuba and the Florida Keys and transferring them to the U.S. Navy ships

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Sokolowski Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A large crane has completed removing the gang plank from the side of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) as the ship gets underway from pier 11 for the Caribbean en route to the waters off Haiti to take part in the joint Operations Able Vigil and Support Democracy. The EISENHOWER is transporting the U.S. Army's elite 10th Mountain Division and their military hardware including HH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters shown parked on the flight deck along with a Navy RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ABLE VIGILSUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

U.S. Marine Corps active duty for training (ACDUTRA) reservists from the 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company in Mobile Alabama use the buddy system during diver training as they prepare to enter the waters of Fleming Key

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dominick J. Haen Release Stat More

STAFF SGT. Martinez (left) and STAFF SGT. Long enter the waters at Fleming Key preparing for a dive. Both men are U.S. Marine Corps active duty training (ACDUTRA) reservists and are from the 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company in Mobile Alabama

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dominick J. Haen Release Stat More

The large harbor tugs ANOKA (YTE-810) and PIQUA (YTB-793) begin to move the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-79) clear of pier 11 for a morning departure to the waters off Haiti in support of Operations Able Vigil and Support Democracy. The EISENHOWER is transporting 1,8000 U.S. Army soldiers of the elite 10th Mountain Division, from Fort Drum, N.Y., and their military hardware. Numerous AH-1T Cobra helicopter gunships are parked on the bow of the carrier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ABLE VIGILSUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

Lance CPL. Smith is assisted by CAPT. Liberto in making his dive suit check before entering the waters of Fleming Key. Smith is a U.S. Marine Corps active duty for training (ACDUTRA) reservist from the 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company in Mobile, Alabama

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dominick J. Haen Release Stat More

Members of the U.S. Army's elite 10th Mountain Division based at Fort Drum, N.Y. and crew members of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) man the rails as the ship gets underway for the Caribbean and the waters off Haiti in support of Operations Able Vigil and Support Democracy. 1,800 troops and their military hardware are being transported by the carrier in this joint operation. Numerous Army HH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters are parked on the flight deck

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ABLE VIGILSUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

The large harbor tugs ANOKA (YTB-793), OKMULGEE (YTB-765) and DAHLONEGA (YTB-770) push the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) clear of pier 11 as the ship is getting underway for the waters off Haiti. 1,800 soldiers of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division and their military hardware are being transported by the ship to support Operations Able Vigil and Support Democracy. The flight deck is covered with Army helicopters

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ABLE VIGILSUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

President William Jefferson Clinton speaks to the assembled crowd at NAS Norfolk. The president had asked for this opportunity to speak to Navy family members to thank them for their sacrifices and support during the recent deployment of U.S. Forces to the waters off Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

A starboard quarter view of ther nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) tied up on the north side of pier 12. The IKE has just returned from the waters off Haiti to prepare for deployment to the Mediterranean Sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: More

Port side view of the Military Sealift Commands Waters class oceanographic survey ship USNS Pathfinder (T-AGS-60) fitting out at the Avondale Industries Inc. Shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Bouvia, USN (Ret) Release Status: Released to More

Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive - Sparking Waters of Zephyr Cove

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The clear blue water of Lake Tahoe sparkles under a cloudless sky. Lush evergreen trees line the beach. Across the lake you can see moun More

Pioneer Historic Byway - Gentle Waters

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The calm waters of Hells Canyon Reservoir are overlooked by cliffs and tall green trees. Location: Hells Canyon Dam, Idaho (45.237° N 1 More

Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway - Rushing Waters at Natural Bridge

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Moss-covered rocks line the white waters at Natural Bridge. Status: Public domain. Photo by Christine Lilienthal Digital Photographs Re More

Colorado River Headwaters Byway - Blue Waters of Lake Granby

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The sapphire and aqua sky is mirrored in the calm waters of Lake Granby on a clear day. Location: Colorado (40.166° N 105.896° W) Stat More

Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway - Watching the Rushing Waters

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A group of visitors pause at the Colliding Rivers Overlook to view the swiftly flowing waters of the rivers below. Status: Public domai More

Red Rock Scenic Byway - Birds in Shallow Waters

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A bird dips its feet in the shallow waters at Dry Beaver Creek. Location: Arizona (34.741° N 111.768° W) Status: Public domain. Photo More

Millstone Valley Scenic Byway - Across Reflecting Waters From Franklin Inn

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The former home of Annie Van Liew stands amidst the picturesque surroundings of green trees, grassy fields, and clearly reflecting water More

Scenic Byway 143 - Utah's Patchwork Parkway - The Clear Blue Waters of Panguitch Lake

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Looking northwest, the clear blue waters of Panguitch Lake are visible under a pleasantly cloudy sky. Location: Utah (37.716° N 112.628 More

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Amazing Blue Waters of Crator Lake

Digital Photographs Relating to America's Byways Public domain photograph - National park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway - Turquoise Waters

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A solitary round rock on the edge of a cloudy turquoise lake provides the perfect spot to set up your camera or relax after a long hike More

Mt. Hood Scenic Byway - Blue Skies and Dark Blue Waters

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Trees and shrubs in various shades surround the calm waters of the Sandy River. Location: Oregon (45.681° N 121.511° W) Status: Public More

Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway - Cascading Cunningham Falls

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Vivid green trees spread their branches over the the rushing waters of the highest waterfall in Maryland, Cunningham Falls, which boasts More

Savannah River Scenic Byway - Calm Waters at Clarks Hill Swim Beach

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Clarks Hill Recreation Area on the Savannah River offers access to a swim beach for those hot summer days. Location: South Carolina (33 More

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway - Sky Blue Waters and Snow Covered Slopes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Gentle slopes lead down to calm blue waters surrounded by rock, earth and snow. Location: Oregon (44.122° N 121.770° W) Status: Public More

Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway - Moss-Covered Rocks at Whitehorse

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Twin casacdes of water stream gently into the calm waters below lichen-covered walls. Status: Public domain. Photo by Christine Lilient More

Aerial starboard side view of the Russian Pacific Fleet Moma class hydrographic survey ship ANTARKTYDA underway en route to home waters after an overhaul in the Baltic

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial starboard side view of the Russian Pacific Fleet Moma class Hydrographic survey ship ANTARKTYDA underway en route to home waters after an overhaul in the Baltic

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial view of the Naval Surface Warfare Center testing building on the Dam Neck Naval Base. Note the various types of gun mounts at the waters edge and the associated fire control radars atop the building

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Dam Neck State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: Release More

An aerial view of the Portsmouth Naval Hospital complex. The old original hospital, now used for pediatrics, is to the left with the new hospital to the right. Between the two is the construction site of the massive expansion to the complex. The city of Norfolk is in the background across the Elizabeth River. The large navy gray building at the waters edge is the Nauticus Maritime Exhibition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: Released to Publi More

A US Marine CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), refuels from a US Military support aircraft, while operating from the flight deck of the US Navy's amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) (not shown). The 2000 marines on board Guam have been operating in coastal waters off the troubled African nation of Liberia, assisting in evacuation efforts in support of Operation ASSURED RESPONSE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Pha Richard W. Williams, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

The US Navy's amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) operating in coastal waters off the troubled African nation of Liberia. Guam and her embarked compliment of over 2000 marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, have been participating in evacuation efforts in support of Operation ASSURED RESPONSE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Richard W. Williams, USN Release Status: Released to Public Com More

The Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) support depot ship USNS Carolyn Chouest and the nuclear-powered deep submergence research craft NR-1 cruise through shallow waters off the coast of Key Largo prior to embarking on a new mission

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 G. Hurd Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) support depot ship USNS Carolyn Chouest and the nuclear-powered deep submergence research craft NR-1 are shown cruising through the shallow waters off Key Largo, Florida

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 G. Hurd Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Pararescuemen from the 56th Rescue Squadron, and members from the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, prepare to jump overboard from a small watercraft into the 40 degree north Atlantic waters off the coast of Keflavik, Iceland, to participate in the exercise NORTHERN VIKING '95 by acting as "survivors" to be rescued by an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 56th Rescue Squadron, Keflavik, NAS

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN VIKING '95 Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard T. Kaminsky More

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 56th Rescue Squadron, Keflavik NAS, flies a simulated rescue mission over coastal waters of Iceland. During the mission, the helicopter will locate the downed pilot and extract him from the water and fly him back to Keflavik NAS hospital for medical attention. The simulation is part of NORTHERN VIKING '95, an exercise to test the plans of the defense of Iceland should the country ever be attacked

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN VIKING '95 Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffrey Allen Releas More

A pararescueman from the 56th Rescue Squadron, Keflavik NAS, jumps from an HH-60G into the coastal waters of Iceland to assist a simulated downed pilot into the basket so they may be hoisted from the water. Once the pilot has been hoisted into the helicopter he will be flown to Keflavik NAS hospital for medical attention. The simulated mission is part of NORTHERN VIKING '95, an exercise to test the plans to defend Iceland should the country ever be attacked

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN VIKING '95 Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard T. Kaminsky More

An Army M-945 Bridge Boat Truck places one of the assault float bridge pieces into the waters of the Sava River. The truck and equipment used here are from the 130th Engineeer Brigade. The background shows the flooded homes of the engineers where two days prior they resided

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Sava River Country: Croatia (HRV) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Larry D. Aaron Release Status: Released to More

Two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 1ST Rescue Group, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, depart the Florida peninsula at sunset and head for open waters. This image was used in the January 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John K. Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Russian Cruiser, Pilkiy, operating in the Mediterranean Sea, in support of Operation Joint Endeavor, glides in the waters off the port beam of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS AMERICA (CV-66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Pilkiy Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHOTO Mate Michael D. Flinn Release Stat More

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conducts a weapons on-load with the ammunition ship USS Santa Barbara (AE 28) in the waters off the Virginia-Carolina coast, following her post deployment yard period, at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, in Portsmouth, Virginia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHOTO Mate Michael More

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) conducts a weapons on-load with the ammunition ship USS Santa Barbara (AE 28) in the waters off the Virginia-Carolina coast following her post deployment yard period at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Country: Aoe Scene Camera Operator: PHOTO Mate Michael Tuemler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita More

The U.S. Navy nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) prepares to transfer fuel to the Spruance Class Destroyer USS Arthur W. Radford (DD 968), as a CH-46 Sea Knight from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eight (HC-8) delivers ordnance to Washingtons flight deck during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) in the Western Atlantic Ocean, January 29, 1996. USS George Washington Battle Group is commanded by RADM Henry Giffen and is currently enroute to the Mediterranean Sea for a scheduled six-month deployment. While there, they will patrol the waters of the Adriatic Sea in support of the NATO peace keeping mission, Operation Joint Endeavor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHOTO Mate James Vidrine Release Status: Released to Publ More

The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) operates in the waters of the Western Atlantic Ocean as a CH-46 "Sea Knight" from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eight (HC-8) takes off from the Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship, USS Mount Baker (AE 34) January 29, 1996. Both vessels are part of USS George Washington Battle Group, under the command of RADM Henry Giffen, currently enroute to the Mediterranean Sea for a scheduled six-month deployment. While there, they will patrol the waters of the Adriatic Sea in support of the NATO peace keeping mission Operation Joint Endeavor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHOTO Mate James Vidrine Release Status: Released to Publ More

The U. S. Navy nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) transfers fuel to the Spruance Class Destroyer USS Arthur W. Radford (DD 968) during replenishment-at-sea (RAS) operations in the Western Atlantic Ocean. The battle group is on its way to patrol the waters of the Adriatic Sea for the NATO peace-keeping mission, Operation Joint Endeavor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHOTO Mate James Vidrine Release Status: Released to Publ More

The Royal Canadian Dive Team prepares to submerge into the thirty eight degree waters of the Kodiak Island Harbor. They patrol underwater in search of opposition forces. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE '96 Base: Kodiak Island State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT More

An SH-60 SeaHawk, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five, glides alongside the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) as they patrol the waters of the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Joint Endeavor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHOTO Mate Chris Vickers Re More

On board the Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer, USS Stout (DDG-55), located in the Adriatic Sea, linehandlers take up the slack lines during an underway replenishment with the Navy oiler, USS Merrimac. Both the USS Stout and USS Merrimac are part of the USS George Washington Battle Group which is patrolling the waters of the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Joint Endeavor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS Stout (DDG 55) Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joe Hendricks Release Status: Rele More

On board the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS Stout (DDG-55) located in the Adriatic Sea, crewmembers handle lines during underway replenishment operations with the Navy oiler, USS Merrimac (AO-179). Both the USS Stout and USS Merrimac are part of the USS George Washington Battle Group which is patrolling the waters of the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Joint Endeavor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS Stout (DDG 55) Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joe Hendricks Release Status: Rele More

An SH-60 SeaHawk, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Five, glides alongside the aircraft carrier, USS George Washington (CVN-73), as they patrol the waters of the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Joint Endeavor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHOTO Mate Chris Vickers Re More

On board the Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer, USS Barry (DDG-52), located in the Adriatic Sea, a Navy Lieutenant stands watch in the engineering spaces. The USS Barry is part of the USS George Washington Battle Group which is patrolling the waters of the Adriatic Sea in support of Operation Joint Endeavor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: USS Barry (DDG 52) Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joe Hendricks Release Status: Rele More

(listed from bottom of frame to top) The US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), the conventional carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66), and the US Navys Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship's USS MOUNT BAKER (AE 34), and USS BUTTE (AE 27), cruise the waters of the Mediterranean during turnover operations. George Washington assumed duties as part of Battle Force Sixth Fleet, while America prepared her return to their homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, following a highly successful six-month deployment that included operations in the Adriatic in support of NATO peace Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Chris Vickers, USN Release Status: Released to Pub More

The US Navy's conventional powered aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) (bottom) and the nuclear powered carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) (top) cruise the waters of the Mediterranean during turnover operations. George Washington assumed duties as part of Battle Force Sixth Fleet, while America prepared her return to their homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, following a highly successful six-month deployment that included operations in the Adriatic in support of NATO peace Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Chris Vickers, USN Release Status: Released to Pub More

The US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) (bottom), the conventional carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) (center), and the US Navy's Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship USS MOUNT BAKER (AE 34) (top), cruise the waters of the Mediterranean during turnover operations. George Washington assumed duties as part of Battle Force Sixth Fleet, while America prepared her return to their homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, following a highly successful six-month deployment that included operations in the Adriatic in support of NATO peace Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Chris Vickers, USN Release Status: Released to Pub More

The US Navy's nuclear powered Los Angeles Class Submarine USS SCRANTON (SSN 756) prepares to dive into the waters of the Adriatic Sea, following a welcomed mail delivery from Helicopter Antisubmarine Warfare Squadron Five (HS 5) embarked on board the US Navy nuclear aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) (not shown)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jim Vidrine, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The US Navy's Perry Class Frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) cuts through the waters of the Adriatic Sea after taking on fuel during underway replenishment operations with US Navy's nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) (not shown). Both vessels are on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean, and have been operating in the Adriatic Sea in support of the NATO-led Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jim Vidrine, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Photographers Mate Second Class (PH2) Erick Tilford watches as a porcupine fish swims by in the waters off Key West. PH2 Tilford is taking part in training for the underwater photographic team

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Dv) Andrew Mckaskle Release Status: Released to More

Aerial starboard side view of the decommissioned aircraft carrier CORAL SEA (CV-43) being scrapped out at the Seawitch Marine Salvage Company's Fairfield Terminal. The salvage company recently attempted to export the hulk to India to complete the scrapping operation, but a Federal court ruled against removing the ship from American waters as per the original contract on the sale of the vessel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore Harbor State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don Montgomery Release Status: Released to More

While rounding one of the many turns in the Suez Canal, the US Navy aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) leads an echelon of ships North enroute to the Adriatic Sea. Also pictured is the Los Angeles class submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723), while Egyptian water taxies jockey for position in the congested waters of the canal. The America's Battle Group will take up position in the Adriatic off the coast of Bosnia and Herznegovina, to support NATO peacekeeping operations during Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Eric N. Dunn, USN Release Status: Released More

Fire Crew Captain Bob Harvey of the California (CA) Department of Forestry, Salt Creek, CA, stands near the city limits sign of Meridian, CA. Harvey and his crew are in Meridian in an attempt to save the small town from the rising flood waters of the Sacramento River

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colusa State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Moore, USAF Release Status: Released to P More

Inmates from the Parlin Fork Prison Facility in Fort Bragg, CA, fill sandbags in the small northern California (CA) town of Meridian, near Beale Air Force Base. The inmates were brought in by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in an attempt to save the town from the rising flood waters of the Sacramento River

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Meridian State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Moore, USAF Release Status: Released t More

Sandbags by the thousands line the levee in the small town of Meridian, California. Efforts to save the town from the raging flood waters have proven beneficial as the water continues to rise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colusa State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Moore, USAF Release Status: Released to P More

A flooded sign stands near the town of Meridian, California. The town has become a victim to the rising flood waters of the Sacramento River. Fort Bragg, Beale Air Force Base and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided sand bag working party personnel in an attempt to save the town from the rising flood waters

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Meridian State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Moore, USAF Release Status: Released t More

A Stop sign in the small Northern California town of Meridian stands as a sign of the rising Sacramento River flood waters. Fort Bragg, Beale Air Force Base and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided sand bag working party personnel in an attempt to save the town from the rising flood waters

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Meridian State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Moore, USAF Release Status: Released t More

Residents of Meridian, California, have been forced to abandon their homes due to the high flood waters that have entered the small town. This mobile home and many others like it have fallen victum to the rising waters of the Sacramento River

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Meridian State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Moore, USAF Release Status: Released t More

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 1, 1997 - Aerial of a flooded Grand Forks neighborhood after the Red River flood waters came though Grand Forks. FEMA/Mike Rieger

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 1, 1997 - Debris builds at the curbs as residents muck out their homes. Red River flood waters damaged many area homes. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 1, 1997 - A flooded neighborhood with cars still floating due the flood waters from the Red River of the North. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 1, 1997 - Aerial of Grand Forks neighborhood still flooded after the Red River flood waters came though the town. FEMA/Mike Rieger

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 1, 1997 - Aerial of a still flooded Grand Forks neighborhood after the Red River of the North flood waters came though the area. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 1, 1997 - Aerial of Grand Forks after the Red River of the North flood waters came though the town. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 1, 1997 - Aerial of Grand Forks after the Red River of the North flood waters came though the city.FEMA/Mike Rieger

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 1, 1997 - Aerial of Grand Forks and river. The Red River of the North flood waters came though Grand Forks. FEMA/Mike Rieger

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 1, 1997 - Aerial of a flooded Grand Forks neighborhood after the Red River of the North flood waters came though the area. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 1, 1997 - Aerial of Grand Forks after the Red River of the North flood waters came though Grand Forks. FEMA/Mike Rieger

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Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: SEAL Delivery Category: Combat Camera Place: 2nd Place Caption: A member of SEAL Team 3 slides down a cable to an awaiting Zodiac inflatable boat during insertion training with Helicopter Squadron 14 in the frigid waters of Tokyo Bay, January 15, 1997

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tokyo Bay Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) M. Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

A bow on medium close up shot of a US Navy F/A 18F "Super Hornet" making it first carrier based arrested landing on the deck of the Aircraft carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), during the aircraft's initial sea trials in waters off the coast of North Carolina. The "Super Hornet", the Navy's newest strike-fighter aircraft, replaces the A-6 "Intruder" aircraft and is the programmed replacement for the F-14 "Tomcat"

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHM Michael L. Larson Rel More

A right side medium shot from a high angle looking down as a US Navy F/A 18F "Super Hornet" makes it's first carrier based arrested landing on the deck of the Aircraft carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), in waters off the coast of North Carolina. The "Super Hornet", the Navy's newest strike-fighter aircraft, replaces the A-6 "Intruder" aircraft and is the programmed replacement for the F-14 "Tomcat"

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Adam Plantz Release More

A US Navy F/A 18F "Super Hornet" makes it's first carrier based arrested landing on the deck of the Aircraft carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), in waters off the coast of North Carolina. The "Super Hornet", the Navy's newest strike-fighter aircraft, replaces the A-6 "Intruder" aircraft and is the programmed replacement for the F-14 "Tomcat"

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P02 Richard L Soileaux Re More

A right side front view close up shot of a US Navy F/A 18F "Super Hornet" on final approach to the deck of the Aircraft carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74), during the aircraft's initial sea trials in waters off the coast of North Carolina. The "Super Hornet", the Navy's newest strike-fighter aircraft, replaces the A-6 "Intruder" aircraft and is the programmed replacement for the F-14 "Tomcat"

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Adam Plantz Release More

A medium close up left side view of the US Navy F/A-18F "Super Hornet" aircraft on the catapult of the Aircraft carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74), during the aircraft's initial sea trials in waters off the coast of North Carolina. The "Super Hornet", the Navy's newest strike-fighter aircraft, replaces the A-6 "Intruder" aircraft and is the programmed replacement for the F-14 "Tomcat"

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Phcthomas Hensley Release More

SENIOR AIRMAN Shelley Martinson (left), Captain Waters, and AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton (right), all from the 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, discuss the procedures for setting up a satellite dish to get reception from the Armed Forces Radio/Television Station during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/10/1997 -- Residents build up a sandbag levee as residents and volunteers fight the rising waters of the Red River. FEMA/David Saville

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